It is far from a masterpiece and is never trying to be something that is "Best Picture" or "Best Movie of the Year." Then again, it has accomplished what most Hollywood movies with a budget of over 50 million can't be....a good story. If you know what to expect from The Boy Next Door, then this movie is worth watching. Filmed on a low budget, it will successfully make a profit and make some good and bad news in the press. I only wish there would be more good discussion than bad. I would not consider this a "Lifetime" movie.